Federal Ministry of Education Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship
2013 / 2014


Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Scholarship Board, Plot 245 Samuel
Ademulegun Street Central Business District, Abuja.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. (Mrs.) Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i O.O.N,
is hereby inviting interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the
2013/2014 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA)
Scholarship Award tenable in Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania,
Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c

The Awards are for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) studies.

2013 / 2014 Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards

2.0 All qualified candidates are advised to:

a.) Visit Federal Scholarship Board’s website:www.fsb.gov.ng
b.) Click on Application Center
c.) Click on BEA Form
d.) Select BEA Award Application
e.) Register/Login
f.) Read Requirements & Instructions, and continue
g.) Print completed Application Form and Acknowledgement Slip and bring two
(2) copies to interview venue.
3.0 FIELDS OF STUDY

a.) Undergraduate level - Medicine, Paramedical, Engineering, Geology,
Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports,
Law, Social Sciences, etc
b.) Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields

4.0 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

A. POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: All applicants must hold a First Degree with at
least 2nd Class Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of
Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2) years post qualification or
employment practice in Nigeria. A knowledge of the Foreign language of the donor
country is desired particularly for those applying for Russian Award. All
applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40
years for Ph.D.

B. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: All applicants for undergraduate degree courses
must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the
Senior Secoundary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) only in the subjects
relevant to their field of study including English Language and Mathematics.
Certificates should not be more than Three (3) years old (2010 – 2012).
Applicants who by October 2013 will be in 300 Level and above in any Tertiary
Institution need not apply. Age limit is 23 years
NOTE (For all Applicants): Knowledge of the language of the country of choice is
an added advantage.

5.0 VENUE OF INTERVIEW: All eligible applicants are to report for interview at
the venues nearest to them as scheduled for their respective states of origin.
Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various
interview centres with the following attachments:

Two authenticated photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonial
Only one Certificate will be accepted ie WAEC or NECO
Statement of results must be confirmed by WAEC or NECO and forwarded to the
Director/ Secretary, Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja.
Two copies of Birth Certificate.
State of Origin Certificate duly signed, stamped and dated.
Eight(8 nos.) passport sized colour photographs on white background
Medical Certificate of Fitness including HIV /AIDS, and Hepatitis B free
Certificates obtained from a Teaching Hospital, General Hospital or National
Hospital, Abuja.
Police Clearance Certificate including finger prints from the Police Station
nearest to Place of Residence
Data page of current International Passport, and
Academic transcripts and NYSC certificate will be required from applicants for
postgraduate studies.
Original documents should be presented at the interview venues for sighting.


2013 / 2014 BEA INTERVIEW VENUES AND DATES FROM MARCH 11TH TO 15TH MARCH 2013

1.) ZONE: NORTH EAST

VENUE: FGGC JALINGO

Dates for States:
Borno State: Monday - March 11th
Adamawa State: Tuesday - March 12th:
Yobe and Gombe States: Wednesday - March 13th
Taraba and Bauchi States: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th

2.) ZONE: NORTH WEST

VENUE: FGC KANO

Dates of Interview for States:
Kebbi and Katsina States: Monday - March 11th
Sokoto and Kaduna States: Tuesday - March 12th:
Zamfara and Jigawa States: Wednesday - March 13th
Kano State: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th

3.) ZONE: NORTH CENTRAL

VENUE: FGC ILORIN

Dates of Interview for States:
FCT and Benue States: Monday - March 11th
Kogi State: Tuesday - March 12th:
Niger and Nasarawa States: Wednesday - March 13th
Kwara and Plateau States: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th

4.) ZONE: NORTH EAST

VENUE: FGGC OWERRI

Dates of Interview for States:
Anambra State: Monday - March 11th
Ebonyi State: Tuesday - March 12th:
Abia and Enugu States: Wednesday - March 13th
Imo State: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th

5.) ZONE: SOUTH WEST

VENUE: FGGC AKURE

Dates of Interview for States
Osun State: Monday - March 11th
Oyo and Lagos States: Tuesday - March 12th:
Ekiti and Ogun States: Wednesday - March 13th
Ondo State: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th

6.) ZONE: SOUTH SOUTH

VENUE: FSTC UYO

Dates of Interview for States:
Cross Rivers and Delta States: Monday - March 11th
Rivers State: Tuesday - March 12th:
Edo State: Wednesday - March 13th
Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States: Thursday - March 14th
Collation of Result: Friday - March 15th
NB:
TIME: 9:00 A.M DAILY

Signed
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Education

If you have any question, kindly post on the forum and I will try to get answers to your enquiries.
Please note that the answers are unofficial but from experience as a beneficiary of this scholarship.
Good luck

Which country are u in now??

Can someone manoeuvre d criteria for undergraduate level. My result is nt in As and Bs. And it was gotten almost 10yrs ago.

thank you for the information. what do they mean that the WAEC results should be authenticated and sent to them? how can we do that please? what tips can you offer for a PhD applicant and the choice of country.

obichijiokeobi: Can someone manoeuvre d criteria for undergraduate level. My result is nt in As and Bs. And it was gotten almost 10yrs ago.

I think it is impossible but you can give it a shot. You have nothing to loose. But sincerely, you have little chance.

graciousme: thank you for the information. what do they mean that the WAEC results should be authenticated and sent to them? how can we do that please? what tips can you offer for a PhD applicant and the choice of country.

what do they mean that the WAEC results should be authenticated and sent to them?: Some people have WAEC statement of Result (especially recent "WAEC graduates" while others have WAEC certificate (Older guys). You need to authenticate the statement of result with WAEC by going to WAEC office nearest to you and get it stamped and certified.I believe sending to them (FSB) will be during your interview by submitting it to the officials there. Remember that all document will only be verified during interview so you can sort this out at the interview venue.

Tips for PhD applicants
Russia is a no go area if you have not studied in Russia or one of the post soviet countries like Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Kazakhstan etc
Arm yourself with a solid PhD research proposal. If you need help on this let me know depending on your area of study.
I will strongly recommend countries like Romania, Turkey, Japan, Serbia, Macedonia.
Good luck

graciousme: thank you for the information. what do they mean that the WAEC results should be authenticated and sent to them? how can we do that please? what tips can you offer for a PhD applicant and the choice of country.

what do they mean that the WAEC results should be authenticated and sent to them?: Some people have WAEC statement of Result (especially recent "WAEC graduates" while others have WAEC certificate (Older guys). You need to authenticate the statement of result with WAEC by going to WAEC office nearest to you and get it stamped and certified.I believe sending to them (FSB) will be during your interview by submitting it to the officials there. Remember that all document will only be verified during interview so you can sort this out at the interview venue.

Tips for PhD applicants
Russia is a no go area if you have not studied in Russia or one of the post soviet countries like Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Belarus, Kazakhstan etc
Arm yourself with a solid PhD research proposal. If you need help on this let me know depending on your area of study.
I will strongly recommend countries like Romania, Turkey, Japan, Serbia, Macedonia.
Good luck

My result is As and Bs and i want to register buh d site is nt goin thru...
It is asking for username and password b4 loading d site...
Help me pls

I have applied and waiting for u guys to apply .there was no acknowledgement form
to print. The only thing that was sent to my email was the completed application form. How can I print the acknowledgement form?

Dr.'Hesjay:
My result is As and Bs and i want to register buh d site is nt goin thru...
It is asking for username and password b4 loading d site...
Help me pls

This is a general problem so just keep trying. I guess FSB is trying to upgrade their website to accommodate expected high traffic.
Just keep trying. Good luck!!!

@BayoAA

Thank you for the clarification. My Waec certificate is old so i guess am good on that. how would you like me to contact you on the proposal? My area of interest is molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology and genetic engineering. please let me know how to get in touch with you. Thanks and kind regards.

graciousme: @BayoAA

Thank you for the clarification. My Waec certificate is old so i guess am good on that. how would you like me to contact you on the proposal? My area of interest is molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology and genetic engineering. please let me know how to get in touch with you. Thanks and kind regards.

I can send some materials onhow to write PhD proposals to you while you develop it urself thru Internet search and stuffs. drop ur email addy here.

I have signed up and i don't knw what nxt??..
Help me pls

BayoAA:

I can send some materials onhow to write PhD proposals to you while you develop it urself thru Internet search and stuffs. drop ur email addy here.

kemioladipo@yahoo.com. Thanks

the date of the interview has been changed. check their site for more details. i didn't print the acknowledgement slip,does that pose any problem to my application?

The interview dates are nw: North east:18th march: Borno state. 19th march:Adamawa state.20th march:Yobe and Gombe states. 21sth march:Taraba and bauchi states 22nd march:collation of result. The same is applicable to other Geopolitical zones whose dates were 11th,12th,13th,14th and 15th march are now 18th,19th,20th,21st and 22nd march respectively

Can someone who is serving but passing out by june apply? I mean NYSC?

Saimeritus: The interview dates are nw: North east:18th march: Borno state. 19th march:Adamawa state.20th march:Yobe and Gombe states. 21sth march:Taraba and bauchi states 22nd march:collation of result. The same is applicable to other Geopolitical zones whose dates were 11th,12th,13th,14th and 15th march are now 18th,19th,20th,21st and 22nd march respectively

Thanks Saimeritus!!!

Segunbills: Can someone who is serving but passing out by june apply? I mean NYSC?

Give it a shot. You have nothing to loose. No harm in trying. Good luck.

Segunbills: Can someone who is serving but passing out by june apply? I mean NYSC?

Just to prepare your mind for what to expect. You will be asked to provide your NYSC certificate at the test venue. It will be perfect if you are a Batch A corper, meaning you would have received your certificate before the test date.
However, like the OP said, you can give it a shot.

@BayoAA;'

thank you for the document you sent. i registered and have been trying to login to no avail. will keep trying though. do you know if there is deadline for the online application?

I cant access the page, is it me or their website? Am applying for the Nigerian award. Thank you

bibiji: I cant access the page, is it me or their website? Am applying for the Nigerian award. Thank you

Its true some applicants are having technical itches with the BEA. The Nigerian Award is NOT officially open and the FSB made this statement categorically: "Please wait for official announcement before making your application on this website."
However, the Nigerian Award is expected to open this month, as stated by FSB.

@Bayo,i have 2 results waec(with 2A's,5'Bs nd 1C5 in englishl with 7B3 nd 1 C4 in TD pls which shud i apply with.Thanx.

Thanks for the clarification @Olsey. God bless you

emygreat747: @Bayo,i have 2 results waec(with 2A's,5'Bs nd 1C5 in englishl with 7B3 nd 1 C4 in TD pls which shud i apply with.Thanx.

use the latter. 7B and C in Td. good luck

bibiji: Thanks for the clarification @Olsey. God bless you

Welcome

What do we do about the technical hitch now. I have been trying since yesterday. It worked well on Friday but I could not complete the application. Hope they have not closed online application.

graciousme: What do we do about the technical hitch now. I have been trying since yesterday. It worked well on Friday but I could not complete the application. Hope they have not closed online application.

The application closes on March 11, 2013 (I recommend March 10, to be on the safest side).
If you are having technical difficulties trying to
login with your ID and password, kindly check the
email you registered with (inbox or spam) for a link
from FSB, click on it to activate your registration and
proceed with your application.

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Olsey:
The application closes on March 11, 2013 (I recommend March 10, to be on the safest side).
If you are having technical difficulties trying to
login with your ID and password, kindly check the
email you registered with (inbox or spam) for a link
from FSB, click on it to activate your registration and
proceed with your application.

Thanks.will keep trying